Kingsley Covered Bridge
East Clarendon, VT
WGN Number: 45-11-03
Photo by Steve Miyamoto © 2024
The Kingsley Bridge is named for a family that once operated a nearby mill. Ron Evans is the current owner of the only original Grist Mill and Covered Bridge historic residence in the United States. Ron recently wrote that "I encourage all Mill and covered bridge lovers to book at least a one night stay at America's only Original Grist Mill and Covered bridge residence, as seen on HGTV's program You Live in What? in 2014." Here is the link for anyone that might be interested: Kingsley Grist Mill, Covered Bridge and Waterfall.
While the bridge is open for vehicles and pedestrians, the south side of the bridge is posted with No Trespassing signs to protect property and an ancient stand of conifers. Unfortunately, parking is very limited.
The bridge was closed for repair in 1950 and closed again for restoration in 1985. It was reopened in May 1987. There are steel cables on all four corners to give lateral reinforcement, but the basic structure remains unchanged from the original.
The bridge was renovated again during 2023-2024. Major work was done by Alpine Construction. The grand reopening was held on July 25, 2024. The photo is a placeholder until we get a more professional shot.
Kingsley Covered Bridge Vital Statistics
| Town: | East Clarendon |
| Location: | East Street |
| Crossing: | Mill River |
| Date: | 1870 |
| Builder: | T. K. Norton |
| Truss Type: | Town lattice |
| Truss Length: | 121 feet |
| Other Names: | Mill River |
| National Register of Historical Places Listing Date: | February 12, 1974 |
Credits: All pictures, information and descriptions are taken from Spanning Time Vermont's Covered Bridges by Joseph C. Nelson ©1997 and the World Guide to Covered Bridges - 2009 unless otherwise specified.
